If we look at people investing in the market, we know they naturally wants the best return on their money.

I would say, in the big picture, an investment in knowledge pays the best revenue.

The city of Bergen gives tremendous contributions to marine knowledge. Being also home to research institutions – well known and recognized internationally.

In short, knowledge is the backbone in a healthy seafood industry. We live in a world where the need for food, energi and transport increases rapidly. At the same time, climate and environmental change is among our biggest challenges today.

We gathered here at NASF; know that the ocean offers many of the solutions in response to these national and global challenges.